The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 55,400
€ 50,900
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 520d.
535i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
520d
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.96 %
General
535i
520d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
187 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
535i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
535i
12.88 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
520d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
535i
33 mpg
56 mpg
520d
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
604 mi
Range
976 mi
535i
604 mi
976 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
535i
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
